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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,950.57, 1,197,495 and 562,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,950.57, 1,197,495 and 562,261.30 is: 775,741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,950.57 : 1,197,495 = 562,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,950.57/1,197,495 = 562,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,950.57x = 1,197,495 × 562,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,950.57x = 673,305,092,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,305,092,449.76/867,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,741.29

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